Aggression
Unexplained Aggression from Thirteen-Week-Old Puppy
The problems start when they want Koda to do something he himself doesn’t want to do!
Aggression
To welcome people without exploding into barking
A dog that doesn’t welcome people into his home is a problem made much more common by lockdown. Working Cocker Vinnie’s owners refer to his behaviour as ‘aggressive’, but that is only because they can’t find another, better word. We know that he’s not an ‘aggressive dog’. The barking and nipping Read more
dog to dog
Pibbles is aggressive to their new dog (the other side of the world).
This was a very interesting online session. The dog is sometimes aggressive towards one of their other dogs. My online consultation took me all the way the other side of the world to Florida and to a farm with hundreds of acres. They have six dogs. Three are Great Pyrenees Read more
Aggression
Angry and frustrated. Maybe scared. Battling BOAS
Buddy’s angry behaviour has escalated in the last few weeks.
The ten-month-old French Bulldog snorts and gasps. His common Frenchie breathing problem (Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome – BOAS) must make normal life a constant struggle.
If he were an adolescent human struggling to breathe, Buddy could well have a very short fuse, ready to hit out, angry at the smallest thing. (more…)
Guarding or resource guarding
Resource guards. Protects his humans.
He’s fiercely protective of his humans – or of anyone coming too close to them. It’s more than just protective – he resource guards them.
biting or nipping
Grumpy when stressed. Big changes. Adjustment.
Trigger has become increasingly grumpy over the past three months. He growls more readily than he used to and has now bitten a couple of times.
They took him to the vet for a thorough check to make sure his change in behaviour wasn’t due to anything physical, and he has a clear bill of health.
Trigger and Biscuit are beautiful Dachshunds, lovely friendly little dogs, Biscuit age three and Trigger six months older. The young couple, conscientious owners, give them the best they can in terms of food, love and care.
Life has changed dramatically
The problems they are having now where Trigger and the resource guarding in particular is concerned will have their seeds in his genetics. Although previously lurking, the behaviour surfaces when he’s under stress. (more…)
Aggression
Worsening behaviour. Toilet indoors. Growling.
What is causing Poppy’s sudden worsening behaviour? Two weeks ago a family member came back home. Two weeks ago sixteen-month-old Jack Russell’s behaviour took a turn for the worse. Is this a coincidence? The tiny dog is now getting much more attention and is left alone by herself much less. Read more
Aggression
Aggressive towards dogs. A not-so-brave New World
‘Aggressive towards other dogs but a perfect dog at home’. How many times do I hear that. Aggressive is only a word. It can mean a lot of things. In Lottie’s case it’s probably a belief that if she reacts quickly and strongly enough, she will remain safe. It looks Read more
Aggression
Sudden aggressive behaviour
When the elderly gentleman walks into the room, Bella changes personality. She growls and she barks. The other day she flew at him and bit him. Bella is a typical happy, sometimes demanding, young Cocker Spaniel. She is generally friendly and loving towards the man so this is sudden aggressive Read more
Walks, walking and other dogs
A little angel – until he sees another dog
Little Chauncey is very friendly if initially slightly wary of men. If they take him out anywhere, to the pub for example, he revels in the attention……until another dog enters. Then he quickly morphs into a barking, lunging and snarling little monster!